| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Bog Brook Trail, Wildcat River Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Bog Brook trailhead: two cars when I arrived, three when I left. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few crossings of Bog Brook, one of which required a detour upstream and the use of a cleverly-positioned tree. But stayed dry. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
|
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two well-trained, one a bit nervous, but all were sweet. |
|
 | Bugs: |
A bit bothersome up high, in the afternoon. Nothing serious. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Did the Wildcats from the south, which was great. And a beautiful, mostly-clear day in the White Mountains!
I hiked by myself on the approach, from Bog Brook trailhead up to Carter Notch Hut, but from there, of course, there were more hikers. My intention had been to hike along the ridge and take the Wildcat Valley Ski Trail down from Wildcat "E", at the top of the ski-lift; this trail is not on the White Mountain Guide maps, but is shown on the GPS app I use. And is referred to in various locations on-line. It would have made a nice loop.
The hike up Wildcat River Trail from Bog Brook trailhead is pleasant and without any serious steep sections, which is an advantage when compared to access to Wildcat Ridge from the Pinkham side. But, of course, when I arrived at Carter Notch, and took that left-hand turn to start of Wildcat... very steep! The ridge walk over to "B," "C," "D," and "E" was pleasant. But even though my GPS app took me to a couple of feet from the so-called start of the Wildcat Valley Ski Trail, just near the top of the ski lift, and I could see where it might have been, it looked very overgrown. So I turned around and went back over "D," "C,", "B," and "A," before dropping back the way I came.
|
|
 | Name: |
Mark |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-26 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
|
